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The hoop-dancing circle has opened up in Saskatchewan.
Well into its second year of practice and public performance, the Lloydminster Hoop Dancing Club has become a showcase for young Aboriginal talent in the border town.
Started by Sandra Opikikew in March 2000, the purpose of the club was to help young urban Aboriginal students reclaim their culture and tradition…
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The hoop-dancing circle has opened up in Saskatchewan.
Well into its second year of practice and public performance, the Lloydminster Hoop Dancing Club has become a showcase for young Aboriginal talent in the border town.
Started by Sandra Opikikew in March 2000, the purpose of the club was to help young urban Aboriginal students reclaim their culture and tradition…
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In my community, there is a group of people who have organized themselves into a "cowboy society." A few weeks ago they hosted a round dance, and this got me to thinking about what exactly it is they do.
This group has as its goal helping other people, especially the youth. It started a long time before the First World War, as I am told.
This is not just a…
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In my community, there is a group of people who have organized themselves into a "cowboy society." A few weeks ago they hosted a round dance, and this got me to thinking about what exactly it is they do.
This group has as its goal helping other people, especially the youth. It started a long time before the First World War, as I am told.
This is not just a…
For the first time in its 27 year history, the National Indian Athletic Association is bringing its men's and ladies' basketball championship north of the border.
The annual championship is being hosted by the Siksika Nation of the Blackfoot Federation. The event will be held in Calgary from April 17 to 21.
"There's good response from the surrounding communities, the Native…
For the first time in its 27 year history, the National Indian Athletic Association is bringing its men's and ladies' basketball championship north of the border.
The annual championship is being hosted by the Siksika Nation of the Blackfoot Federation. The event will be held in Calgary from April 17 to 21.
"There's good response from the surrounding communities, the Native…
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Kitsaki Meats had a chance to promote its products to an international market last month, as one of nine Aboriginal companies from across Canada featured at a trade fair for the food and beverage sector.
The companies were part of an Aboriginal pavilion at the SIAL (Salon International de l'alimentation) Montreal trade show held March 4 to 6 at the Palais des Congrés de…
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Kitsaki Meats had a chance to promote its products to an international market last month, as one of nine Aboriginal companies from across Canada featured at a trade fair for the food and beverage sector.
The companies were part of an Aboriginal pavilion at the SIAL (Salon International de l'alimentation) Montreal trade show held March 4 to 6 at the Palais des Congrés de…
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It was a different kind of school day in Balcarres.
Instead of coming to class when the bells rang, they came to learn when the honor song was played.
That kicked off the Scenic Valley school division's second annual Youth Day, held at Balcarres school March 19.
More than 400 students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 came to Balcarres school for the event, where First…
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It was a different kind of school day in Balcarres.
Instead of coming to class when the bells rang, they came to learn when the honor song was played.
That kicked off the Scenic Valley school division's second annual Youth Day, held at Balcarres school March 19.
More than 400 students in Grades 10, 11 and 12 came to Balcarres school for the event, where First…
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For the last several months, Darcy Gervais has been representing people from in and around the city of Prince Albert in a couple of different capacities.
Gervais has been representing Ward 1 - the West Flat area - on Prince Albert city council since his victory in the civic election this past fall.
"We've always had people parachuting into our ward for the election…
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For the last several months, Darcy Gervais has been representing people from in and around the city of Prince Albert in a couple of different capacities.
Gervais has been representing Ward 1 - the West Flat area - on Prince Albert city council since his victory in the civic election this past fall.
"We've always had people parachuting into our ward for the election…
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The Kawacatoose First Nation has made its first land purchase under its Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) agreement, purchasing 3,562 acres of land adjacent to the existing reserve.
Under the TLE agreement, ratified by Kawacatoose First Nation and the federal and provincial governments in October 2000, Kawacatoose will receive $23 million for purchase of land to add to its…
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The Kawacatoose First Nation has made its first land purchase under its Treaty Land Entitlement (TLE) agreement, purchasing 3,562 acres of land adjacent to the existing reserve.
Under the TLE agreement, ratified by Kawacatoose First Nation and the federal and provincial governments in October 2000, Kawacatoose will receive $23 million for purchase of land to add to its…
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A painting by Shirley McArthur of Pheasant Rump First Nation has been added to the art works gracing the walls of Rideau Hall in Ottawa.
McArthur painted the work while in high school as part of an outreach program organized by the Mackenzie Art Gallery in Regina. Governor General Adrienne Clarkson saw the painting on display at the gallery during her tour of Regina last…